Tax Evasion Charges in Buffalo

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When it comes to white collar crimes, tax evasion, or “Criminal Tax
Fraud” as it is called in New York, carries some of the worst potential
penalties of any of the potential charges. As defined by New York Penal
Law 1806, criminal tax fraud is:

“a tax fraud act or acts […] with the intent to evade any
tax due under this chapter, or to defraud the state or any subdivision
of the state, the person pays the state and/or a political subdivision
of the state (whether by means of underpayment or receipt of refund or
both), in a period of not more than one year [more or less] than the tax
liability that is due.”

This can be done by filing a return that would indicate you owe less than
your actual tax liability, or by obtaining a return that is far greater
than what you are actually owed.

Because of the serious nature of this crime, it is important to ensure
you obtain legal representation from an experienced and successful Buffalo
criminal defense lawyer. The skilled professionals at The Rossi Law Firm have nearly 40
years of experience representing clients in court. Their dedication to
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consultation.

The Impact of a Criminal Tax Fraud Conviction

Of all of the crimes considered “white collar,” Criminal Tax
Fraud carries some of the highest penalties, depending on the nature of
the money that was fraudulently deprived from the government. There are
five degrees of severity of tax evasion, most of which are considered
a felony and carry penalties including jail time, severe fines, and possible
loss of other rights or privileges, including some professional licenses
or memberships.

Criminal tax evasion is classified as follows:

Fifth degree: A misdemeanor charge committed by defrauding the government of an amount
of $2,999 or less over a period not exceeding one year. Punishable by
up to one year in prison.

Fourth degree: A class “E” felony charge committed by defrauding the government
of an amount ranging between $3,000-$10,000 over a period not exceeding
one year. Punishable by up to four years in prison.

Third degree: A class “D” felony charge committed by defrauding the government
of an amount ranging between $10,000-$50,000 over a period not exceeding
one year. Punishable by up to seven years in prison.

Second degree: A class “C” felony charge committed by defrauding the government
of an amount ranging between $50,000-$1,000,000 over a period not exceeding
one year. Punishable by up to 15 years in prison.

First degree: A class “B” felony charge committed by defrauding the government
of an amount in excess of $1,000,000 over a period not exceeding one year.
Punishable by up to four years in prison.

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